‘The Voice’: Who Was Voted Off?

Tessanne Chin, Jacquie Lee and Will Champlin made it through to the finals of “The Voice” on Tuesday after America voted to cut loose Cole Vosbury and James Wolpert.

Coach Adam reigned supreme with two contenders making it through to the finals: Tessanne and Will. Coach Christina meanwhile has one still in the game — her 16-year-old protégé, Jacquie.

Coach Blake now joins Coach CeeLo as a spectator after his dark horse, Cole, was sent home.

Tessanne was the big winner overnight, claiming the no. 1 spot on the iTunes singles charts with her rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” It wasn’t my favorite of her performances, so if that’s what she can do when she’s not at her best, she has a decent shot at winning. The producers are certainly positioning her that way.

James Wolpert’s exit was the first result to be announced Tuesday. Seemingly surprised by the reverse order, the audience fell awkwardly silent. But even James didn’t seem surprised. He was instant saved last week and that historically has served as a premonition of an exit the following week. His rendition of “With Or Without You” also trailed the other four on the iTunes charts, although he still made it into the top 20.

Next up was the first artist saved: Tessanne. She was followed by Jacquie. That left Will and Cole standing on stage, looking sick with anticipation in the final minutes, until Will was saved.

Like James, Cole’s exit wasn’t a surprise. He trailed the top three on iTunes overnight, with his rendition of “Shameless,” which wasn’t his best. Without a country star in the running, there was a moment when I thought Cole would dominate the important middle America vote. But it wasn’t to be for the bearded one.

Last season’s winner Danielle Bradbery and finalists Michelle Chamuel and the Swon Brothers made a return on Tuesday’s show, performing their new singles. Each gave a quick where-are-they-now: they’re all working on albums. And Danielle is touring with Brad Paisley.

Season 3 winner Cassadee Pope – one of the show’s more successful alums – also performed, singing “I Wish I Could Break Your Heart” from her debut country album.

This season’s top three will perform in a two-hour show next Monday, ahead of the crowning of a winner Tuesday.

What do you think? Did the best three move on? Did Cole Vosbury and James Wolpert get a raw deal? Leave your thoughts in the comments.